Well, it is because of sanitary reasons. It is cleaner and safer than
tap water. That is why Japanese people like bottled water.

(この間Aが何度かうなずく。やや勇気付けられる)

A： Ok! USビーフ輸入についてどう思うか？

Well, it’s a very tough question, if you are an American.(一同笑う)
The Japanese government decided to import US beef. But, it’s up to the
Japanese consumers, not the government to decide whether they want to
eat it or not. Unlike cars and electrical appliances, it is a matter of
life and death. So, I think it is necessary for the US government to inspect
their beef more strictly.

A： Bに向かって「何かありますか？」

B： 顔をふる。

A： 和菓子について、どんな和菓子を外国人旅行者にすすめますか？

Oh, wagashi! Umm … wagashi is a kind of Japanese confectionery. I can
think of shiruko and zenzai.
But they are not exactly wagashi. One kind of wagashi is rice cake covered
with sweet bean paste. Well, …

B：（すかさずBが助け舟）洋菓子より和菓子を外国人旅行者にすすめるとしたら、なぜ？

Well, because western sweets contain fatty ingredients like sugar. (このあたりでまたBがうなずいてくれて助かる) So,
I would not recommend western sweets to those who are conscious about
their health.

A： Bの方を向く。

B： 東京で君が外国人観光客を案内するとしたら、どこにする？

Well, first of all, I recommend foreign tourists to visit Asakusa, because
it is a typical tourist spot. But, if the foreign tourists have special
requests, I would listen carefully to them. And if they want to see something
historical or traditional, for example construction, I would recommend
the EDO TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM in Koganei Park. It has the
traditional atmosphere of the Edo, Taisho, and Showa eras. The tourists
will enjoy it very much.
B： なぜ 浅草をすすめるのか？

Oh, I’m sorry, but, … Because there is a big red lantern at the gate
and the time-honored Sensoji temple. On top of that, there is a long shopping
mall called Nakamise, which sells very unique Japanese items. They would
make nice souvenirs for your wife, friends and family.